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Walmart.com launches Vudu streaming video servicehttp://www.neowin.net/news/walmartcom-launches-vudu-streaming-video-service
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="/images/news/logos/1661613683500px-New_Walmart_Logo.svg.png" alt="" /></div>As a number of Netflix subscribers state they will be dumping the video streaming service due to higher fees, a competitor to Netflix has announced it is offering its own streaming service over at one... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/walmartcom-launches-vudu-streaming-video-service">Read more...</a>John CallahamTue, 26 Jul 2011 15:25:38 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/walmartcom-launches-vudu-streaming-video-service/images/news/logos/1661613683500px-New_Walmart_Logo.svg.pngThe Most Valuable Brand in The World - Googlehttp://www.neowin.net/news/brothersoft-the-most-valuable-brand-in-the-world---google
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="/images/news/logos/19535579601.jpg" alt="" /></div>BrandFinance, a brand valuation consulting firm has rated Google as the world’s most valuable brand name.
Google’s brand was determined as being worth $44.2 billion, up a whopping 23 percent from 2010. The company was the... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/brothersoft-the-most-valuable-brand-in-the-world---google">Read more...</a>Wendy WongTue, 29 Mar 2011 10:44:18 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/brothersoft-the-most-valuable-brand-in-the-world---google/images/news/logos/19535579601.jpgWal-Mart buys Vudu movie servicehttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-buy-vudu-movie-service
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="/images/news/logos/1661613683500px-New_Walmart_Logo.svg.png" alt="" /></div>The New York Times mentioned that Wal-Mart is said to be in talks with Vudu movie service, a possible acquisition that will once again put the company into a digital delivery market. If Wal-Mart... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-buy-vudu-movie-service">Read more...</a>Andrew LyleTue, 23 Feb 2010 00:44:02 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-buy-vudu-movie-service/images/news/logos/1661613683500px-New_Walmart_Logo.svg.pngAmazon, Wal-Mart and others taken down by DDoS attackhttp://www.neowin.net/news/amazon-wal-mart-and-others-taken-down-by-ddos-attack
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="/images/news/logos/2085595224amz.jpg" alt="" /></div>With Christmas day imminent, you can understand that online shopping websites have seen larger amounts of traffic than usual. Popular sites such as Amazon and Wal-Mart are some great examples of these, but they're also... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/amazon-wal-mart-and-others-taken-down-by-ddos-attack">Read more...</a>Sam SymonsThu, 24 Dec 2009 11:04:46 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/amazon-wal-mart-and-others-taken-down-by-ddos-attack/images/news/logos/2085595224amz.jpg[US] Wal-Mart details Black Friday dealshttp://www.neowin.net/news/us-wal-mart-details-black-friday-deals
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Black Friday, the Friday after American Thanksgiving, begins the traditional Christmas shopping season. In recent years, the unofficial holiday has been one of the busiest retail shopping days of the year with many of the... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/us-wal-mart-details-black-friday-deals">Read more...</a>Joshua SeedMon, 23 Nov 2009 23:31:58 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/us-wal-mart-details-black-friday-dealsWal-Mart set to launch no-contract mobile service Oct. 18http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-set-to-launch-no-contract-mobile-service-oct-18
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>With consumers around the globe looking for ways to cut costs across the board, Walmart today announced it will launch an exclusive service called Straight Talk nationwide on October 18th. Don't like signing a contract... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-set-to-launch-no-contract-mobile-service-oct-18">Read more...</a>Sean BradfordThu, 15 Oct 2009 05:38:45 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-set-to-launch-no-contract-mobile-service-oct-186 year old finds porn on PSPhttp://www.neowin.net/news/6-year-old-finds-porn-on-psp
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="/images/news/logos/PSP Logo.png" alt="" /></div>Tamatha Tovar bought her son a late Christmas present over the Easter weekend, a brand new PSP from Wal-Mart in Manatee County, Florida reports myfoxboston. When 6 year old Eliso turned on the PSP for... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/6-year-old-finds-porn-on-psp">Read more...</a>AndrewWed, 15 Apr 2009 02:13:31 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/6-year-old-finds-porn-on-psp/images/news/logos/PSP Logo.pngWal-Mart to carry iPhone, isn't rolling back prices, yethttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-carry-iphone-isnt-rolling-back-prices-yet
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="/images/news/logos/1661613683500px-New_Walmart_Logo.svg.png" alt="" /></div>There has been much of a rumor that Wal-Mart would soon be carrying the iPhone. The rumor that the mega-store would soon be selling the almighty iPhone will finally come true by the end... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-carry-iphone-isnt-rolling-back-prices-yet">Read more...</a>Brad SamsMon, 08 Dec 2008 14:49:42 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-carry-iphone-isnt-rolling-back-prices-yet/images/news/logos/1661613683500px-New_Walmart_Logo.svg.pngWal-Mart ends test run for Linux-based computers in storeshttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-ends-test-run-for-linux-based-computers-in-stores
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Computers that run the Linux operating system instead of Microsoft Corp.'s Windows didn't attract enough attention from Wal-Mart customers, and the chain has stopped selling them in stores, a spokeswoman said Monday. "This really wasn't... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-ends-test-run-for-linux-based-computers-in-stores">Read more...</a>Steven ParkerTue, 11 Mar 2008 15:22:09 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-ends-test-run-for-linux-based-computers-in-storesWal-Mart ditches Online Movie Download Servicehttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-ditches-online-movie-download-service
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart Stores Incorporated has cancelled its online video download service, which accounted for about 40% of all DVD sales, less than a year after the site went live and is most likely related to Hewlett... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-ditches-online-movie-download-service">Read more...</a>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:45:23 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-ditches-online-movie-download-serviceWal-Mart Sells $199 Linux Computerhttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-sells-199-linux-computer
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Hey, two Wal-Mart stories in a row. No conspiracy here, I promise. Quote - Linux, the free operating system that's a perpetual underdog in the desktop market, is showing up in... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-sells-199-linux-computer">Read more...</a>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:38:52 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-sells-199-linux-computerWal-Mart Canada Sale Hints at New 80GB PS3 Pricehttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-canada-sale-hints-at-new-80gb-ps3-price
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart's Anniversary Sale in Canada is pricing the 80GB PlayStation 3 at $549.83 CAD, which is the approximately same price that the 60GB model currently carries. A quick survey of Wal-Mart stores in west Canada... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-canada-sale-hints-at-new-80gb-ps3-price">Read more...</a>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:59:13 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-canada-sale-hints-at-new-80gb-ps3-priceWal-Mart to Sell $300 PC with OpenOfficehttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-sell-300-pc-with-openoffice
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart Inc. opened its campaign for the back-to-school PC sales season on Wednesday by unveiling a US$298 desktop from Everex that combines three of the most popular industry trends -- open-source software, a power-efficient processor,... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-sell-300-pc-with-openoffice">Read more...</a>Daniel FleshbourneThu, 19 Jul 2007 10:44:33 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-sell-300-pc-with-openofficeWal-Mart to Sell Sub-$700 Dell Desktopshttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-sell-sub-700-dell-desktops
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart has announced plans to sell Dell Dimension desktops in its retails store beginning on June 10. The Dell Dimension Multimedia Desktop Computer will be available at all of Wal-Mart's 3,400 retail stores. A second,... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-sell-sub-700-dell-desktops">Read more...</a>Thu, 24 May 2007 22:09:46 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-sell-sub-700-dell-desktopsSkype offers Pre-Paid Calling Cards at Wal-Marthttp://www.neowin.net/news/skype-offers-pre-paid-calling-cards-at-wal-mart
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, plans to offer the first pre-paid cards for Skype VoIP calls along with a line of Skype certified headsets, webcams, and handsets that it will sell in the Internet and... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/skype-offers-pre-paid-calling-cards-at-wal-mart">Read more...</a>Mon, 14 May 2007 20:10:17 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/skype-offers-pre-paid-calling-cards-at-wal-martWal-Mart in major solar power pushhttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-in-major-solar-power-push
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart has announced what it called "a pilot" solar power project consisting of solar power arrays installed on 22 of its stores and warehouses in Hawaii and California that will generate up to 20 million... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-in-major-solar-power-push">Read more...</a>Mon, 07 May 2007 22:39:26 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-in-major-solar-power-pushWal-Mart Shoots Down Cheap HD DVD Rumorhttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-shoots-down-cheap-hd-dvd-rumor
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart has denied rumors of placing a substantial order with a Taiwan-based consumer electronics manufacturer, Fuh Yuan, and TDK in China to manufacture $250-299 HD DVD players. "The article... was full of inaccuracies and we... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-shoots-down-cheap-hd-dvd-rumor">Read more...</a>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:20:53 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-shoots-down-cheap-hd-dvd-rumorWal-Mart signs all six studios to new service, beating Jobshttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-signs-all-six-studios-to-new-service-beating-jobs
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart has officially entered the commercial download video business with more ammo than Apple's iTunes: all six major Hollywood studios. Apple has only Disney as a full partner, with Paramount only testing the waters but... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-signs-all-six-studios-to-new-service-beating-jobs">Read more...</a>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:08:36 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-signs-all-six-studios-to-new-service-beating-jobsMicrosoft, Novell win Wal-Mart as Linux Customerhttp://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-novell-win-wal-mart-as-linux-customer
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) and Novell Inc. (NOVL) announced Tuesday that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) have become their latest customer. Wal-Mart is expect to begin using Novell's SUSE Linux; Novell will provide support for the software.... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-novell-win-wal-mart-as-linux-customer">Read more...</a>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:33:47 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-novell-win-wal-mart-as-linux-customerWal-Mart Zune Comes With Free Pornhttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-zune-comes-with-free-porn
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>It's not the first time, nor the last, that people will find porn on (supposedly) new or recycled consumer electronics. This time it happened to a family in Southside Chicago who purchased Microsoft's Zune from... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-zune-comes-with-free-porn">Read more...</a>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:11:57 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-zune-comes-with-free-pornWal-Mart Launches Digital Movie Downloadshttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-launches-digital-movie-downloads
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart Stores announced Tuesday that it will launch its own video downloads service this week beginning with an exclusive "Superman Returns" DVD bundle containing a video download option with purchase of the physical DVD. Wal-Mart... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-launches-digital-movie-downloads">Read more...</a>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:22:29 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-launches-digital-movie-downloadsWal-Mart to Sell Build-Your-Own Computershttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-sell-build-your-own-computers
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will start selling build-your-own-computer components in more than one-third of its U.S. discount stores this month as it looks for ways to tempt shoppers to buy more than just low-margin food. Wal-Mart... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-sell-build-your-own-computers">Read more...</a>Wed, 03 May 2006 23:21:09 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-sell-build-your-own-computersWal-Mart Pulls the Plug on X-Box 360 Kioskshttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-pulls-the-plug-on-x-box-360-kiosks
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Gamers looking to be among the first to get their hands on an X-box 360 controller at Wal-Mart demo kiosks can still do it, but they won't actually be controlling anything. Xbox... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-pulls-the-plug-on-x-box-360-kiosks">Read more...</a>Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:25:35 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-pulls-the-plug-on-x-box-360-kiosksWal-Mart touts OEM production of DVD recorders in Taiwanhttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-touts-oem-production-of-dvd-recorders-in-taiwan
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>At the end of 2004, US retail giant Wal-Mart talked with leading manufacturers of optical disc drives (ODDs) in Taiwan concerning OEM production of entry-level DVD recorders, according to some Taiwan-based ODD makers. Wal-Mart wants... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-touts-oem-production-of-dvd-recorders-in-taiwan">Read more...</a>Daniel FleshbourneWed, 05 Jan 2005 11:07:51 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-touts-oem-production-of-dvd-recorders-in-taiwanWal-Mart turns on radio tagshttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-turns-on-radio-tags
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart has launched a pilot program using radio frequency identification technology, as it moves ahead with plans for all its top suppliers to be using the inventory-tracking tags by January, the retail giant said Friday.... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-turns-on-radio-tags">Read more...</a>Fri, 30 Apr 2004 18:35:16 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-turns-on-radio-tagsSun To Sell Java Desktops via Wal-Mart Sitehttp://www.neowin.net/news/sun-to-sell-java-desktops-via-wal-mart-site
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Sun says it has finalized its agreement with Microtel Computer Systems to sell machines loaded with Sun's Java Desktop System on Walmart.com. And Sun is confident that its JDS version 2.0 will be another nibble... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/sun-to-sell-java-desktops-via-wal-mart-site">Read more...</a>Fri, 23 Apr 2004 00:32:22 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/sun-to-sell-java-desktops-via-wal-mart-siteSun Desktop Shines on Wal-Mart with Discount Boxeshttp://www.neowin.net/news/sun-desktop-shines-on-wal-mart-with-discount-boxes
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Sun Microsystems Inc. got its wish: its Microsoft Windows alternative Java Desktop System is now available preloaded, on Microtel Computer Systems Inc. hardware, and available for sale at discount retailer Wal-Mart. "We now have an... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/sun-desktop-shines-on-wal-mart-with-discount-boxes">Read more...</a>Wed, 31 Mar 2004 05:24:21 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/sun-desktop-shines-on-wal-mart-with-discount-boxesWal-Mart and Sun share Linux desktop lusthttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-and-sun-share-linux-desktop-lust
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart has added to an already extensive lineup of Linux operating systems by signing on to sell Sun Microsystems' Java Desktop System. At present, the new Sun Java OS gear is a bit hard to... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-and-sun-share-linux-desktop-lust">Read more...</a>Daniel FleshbourneWed, 24 Mar 2004 09:35:56 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-and-sun-share-linux-desktop-lustSinging at Wal-Marthttp://www.neowin.net/news/singing-at-wal-mart
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Tuesday it officially launched its online music store, which it began testing in December. The store, which allows customers to download a song from... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/singing-at-wal-mart">Read more...</a>Tue, 23 Mar 2004 20:52:14 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/singing-at-wal-martWal-Mart Tests Its Own Web Music Servicehttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-tests-its-own-web-music-service
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart Stores Inc. launched a bare-bones Web site Thursday to test its new 88-cents-per-song online music service, hoping that its cheaper price will lure listeners from more expensive competitors. Other sites, such as Apple Computer... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-tests-its-own-web-music-service">Read more...</a>Fri, 19 Dec 2003 17:11:03 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-tests-its-own-web-music-serviceJava Goes to Wal-Marthttp://www.neowin.net/news/java-goes-to-wal-mart
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Sun is challenging Microsoft on a new front: the consumer market. Believing its Java Desktop System is "a more effective home and retail solution," the company is negotiating with major retailers Wal-Mart and Office Depot... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/java-goes-to-wal-mart">Read more...</a>Tue, 09 Dec 2003 08:59:14 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/java-goes-to-wal-martWal-Mart to write own name on notebookshttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-write-own-name-on-notebooks
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart Stores is developing a plan to launch its own brand of PCs. The retail giant plans to begin offering notebooks under its own brand name during the first quarter of 2004,... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-write-own-name-on-notebooks">Read more...</a>Fri, 21 Nov 2003 19:54:17 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-to-write-own-name-on-notebooksWal-Mart puts big bucks into tracking techhttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-puts-big-bucks-into-tracking-tech
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart plans to spend $3 billion over the next several years on a new inventory tracking technology that uses radio frequency signals to keep tabs on merchandise, sources familiar with the project said. The system... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-puts-big-bucks-into-tracking-tech">Read more...</a>Mon, 10 Nov 2003 10:52:58 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-puts-big-bucks-into-tracking-techWal-Mart Shelves RFID Experimenthttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-shelves-rfid-experiment
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Wal-Mart Stores Inc. last week canceled a closely watched experiment using radio-frequency identification systems to track individual merchandise. But rather than signal waning enthusiasm for RFID, the decision shows how companies are focusing on the... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-shelves-rfid-experiment">Read more...</a>Tue, 15 Jul 2003 03:34:58 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-shelves-rfid-experimentDon't mess with Wal-Marthttp://www.neowin.net/news/dont-mess-with-wal-mart
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>The bar code-hacking Web site Re-Code.com shuts down, though not without firing some last-second salvos at evil chain store hegemonic domination. The art graduate students behind Re-Code.com said it was satire. Wal-Mart said... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/dont-mess-with-wal-mart">Read more...</a>Sat, 19 Apr 2003 02:53:29 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/dont-mess-with-wal-martWal-Mart Censorship. Games they do not play.http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-censorship-games-they-do-not-play
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Two years ago, a video game called Giants: Citizen Kabuto underwent plastic surgery right before its release. The blood shed liberally by characters in the action-strategy game was changed from red to... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-censorship-games-they-do-not-play">Read more...</a>Tue, 03 Dec 2002 01:49:08 +0000http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-censorship-games-they-do-not-playWal-Mart shipping PCs with Lindows preinstalledhttp://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-shipping-pcs-with-lindows-preinstalled
<div style="float:left;margin-right:10px;"><img src="" alt="" /></div>Hmm..I guess I'm going to have to get one of these instead of an iMac... In a move that appears to be a coup for Michael Robertson et al, Wal-Mart's online store... <a href="http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-shipping-pcs-with-lindows-preinstalled">Read more...</a>Fri, 14 Jun 2002 18:53:50 +0100http://www.neowin.net/news/wal-mart-shipping-pcs-with-lindows-preinstalled